“Kevin did a great job scoring a very complicated film, with four very distinct tones and storylines. The music for each story feels very separate, but linked in substance and character to the others.”
Sherri Strain,
Executive Producer, The Telling
“Working with Kevin was an absolute pleasure. We had a number of South African musicians compose songs specifically for the film, and Kevin was tasked with bringing this music together by interweaving his score between these pieces. I was extremely impressed by his awareness of the type of score the film required after just one read through of the script. Not only were is instincts dead on, but he was a dream to work with. Even though all our interactions were long distance (he was on the other side of the world!), he was always present and accessible. And his compositions were absolutely stunning. They fit seamlessly with the local tracks we had provided and nailed the tone of every scene. We were incredibly lucky to have him on board.”
Kelsey Egan
Director, Gargoyle
"Kevin McDaniels is a fantastic composer, and someone I plan to use on many future projects. He not only brought his passion and skill to my film, Man Overboard, but he was also receptive to and understanding of the creative direction that the director and I had laid out, and he delivered a musical score for the film within that framework that enhanced the film umpteen times over. He came to the project prepared, and invested himself in it completely, and I feel that all shows in the final film.”
Mark Heidelberger,
Producer, Man Overboard
“Kevin wrote and conducted a truly inspired score for our film "The Beckoning". His handcrafted themes for the major characters really brought them to life and added an additional layer of characterization, which copy and direction can't always develop. In his 50 minutes of original music, which he wrote for the film, he never repeated himself, yet managed to keep a consistent theme and build compelling momentum.
The true litmus test for Kevin's music is after working on the movie for months and seeing it completed 100 times, you're still humming the score. On top of that, Kevin is easy to work with, really understands the pith of a project and always delivers his tracks on time.
We're using him on our next project and highly recommend him for anyone who wants a truly memorable musical score.”
Don Scioli
Director, The Beckoning
“It's an absolute pleasure working with Kevin: He's talented, organized and meticulous. He really invests himself in creating great music that supports the film's style and emotional intent.”
Marin Curland
Director, Zerophilia
“I have had the pleasure of working with Kevin McDaniels on a game project called Lost Treasures of Alexandria. On this project Kevin was commissioned to create 10 unique musical pieces that related to different cultures and areas of the ancient world. Kevin exceeded expectation on all levels. Not only were the pieces perfect for each level, they were easily one of the best parts of the game. For the changes that we did ask for, Kevin bent over backwards to accommodate us quickly and effectively, even creating new pieces when necessary. I have in the past and again would highly recommend Kevin for any musical work. I do plan to work with him as soon as I get the chance to do so again.
Mark Bradshaw
Development Director, Stratogon Entertainment
“Kevin McDaniels is a master of storytelling through music and a pleasure to work with. Fearlessly creative, deeply knowledgeable, and thoroughly collaborative, Kevin was able to translate the details of our film's plot and character development into a uniquely compelling and beautiful score. I look forward to working with Kevin again soon - and often!”
Jim Augustine
Director, The Audition
“Kevin McDaniels has become one of our most successful composers. Kevin has a gift for consistently delivering music that is powerful and compelling with cinematic qualities that rival even the most successful feature film composers. Our discriminating clients consistently reach for the music of Kevin McDaniels. Notwithstanding his talents, he is a consummate professional and an absolute dream to work with.”
Terese Hanses
President Premier Tracks
“Kevin McDaniels is a breath of fresh air for producers and directors. His musical vision is highly innovative and adds a special voice to the project. An extremely adept listener, Kevin is also quite easy to work with, and his versatile grasp of musical genres is truly an asset. His formidable background, scoring abilities, good taste and great attitude gave our production impact and energy that far exceeded our expectations.
Jim Piechocki,
Writer/Filmmaker, The Eminem Story
"Kevin McDaniel's approach to film scoring is unique and exciting. He is both disciplined & methodical in his work habits, while his musical choices turn even the simplest moments in a film into a memorable cinematic experience."
Benjamin Louis
Director, State’s Evidence, The Kidnapper’s Tale
“I had the pleasure of working with Kevin as a director and producer on a short film that relied heavily on sound design to tell a story. Kevin combines a comprehensive understanding of filmic storytelling with a unique ability to interpret and translate story ideas and themes in musical form. His music for the finished film not only complemented the original vision, it elevated it.
Jeremy Whitham
Manager of Drama and Comedy
BBC Worldwide Productions
Writer / Co-Director, Hey!
"Kevin has an excellent eye for catching the subtleties and details of a scene as well as a great conceptual grasp of the overall ideas of a film. When these are combined with an incredibly versatile sense of musical style, it leads to a score that not only complements the film but adds to our understanding of it as a whole."
Josh Chesler
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